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Robert A. Depperman, 80

Robert A. Depperman age 80, of Kennard died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Good Samaritan Center in Scribner.

He was born May 25, 1936, in Oakland and lived his earlier years in Uehling. Then he came with his family to Fremont, where he attended and graduated from Fremont High School in 1954.

He worked in Idaho for the railroad until he enlisted in the US Army. Then later, he worked here for Nebraska Crib & Silo. He was a welder and heavy equipment operator, and worked for the Washington County Road Dept. He also had been employed by the Bill Rhea Cattle Co.

On December 10, 1960, he was married to Barbara Swanson. She survives, along with their children: Cindy Mulder of Fremont; Ron and wife, Debbie, Depperman, of Kennard; Steve and wife, Lynn, Depperman of Fremont; Karen and husband, Erich, Langan of Arvada, CO.; and Connie and husband, Jeff, Petersen of Hoskins. He also has 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded by his parents and sister, Alyce Faye, who died in childhood.

The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard with the Rev. Scott Grimshaw. Visitation was at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont Monday, 3 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to Emmaus Lutheran Church.

Online guestbook at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.

Omaha World Herald 14 Aug 2016

Depperman, Robert A. Age 80 Kennard, NE. Survivors include wife, Barbara; children, Cindy Mulder of Fremont NE, Ron (Debbie) of Kennard, Steve (Lynn) of Fremont, Karen (Erich) Langan of Arvada CO, and Connie (Jeff) Petersen of Hoskins NE; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. FUNERAL at 10:30am Tuesday at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard. VISITATION at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont on Monday from 3-8pm, with the family 6-8pm. Memorials to Emmaus Lutheran Church. Online guestbook at: www.ludvigsenmortuary.comLUDVIGSEN MORTUARY 1249 E. 23rd St., Fremont, NE 402-721-4440

Funeral leaflet

Robert A. Depperman

May 25, 1936 ~ August 10, 2016

Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Emmaus Lutheran Church, Kennard, Nebraska. Officiating Clergy: The Rev. Scott Grimshaw. Music: Congregational Hymns: “Borning Cry”, “Lift High The Cross”, “Alleluia”. Solos by Rick Powell: “Amazing Grace”, “Love Remains”. Cynthia Timmermier: Pianist

Pallbearers: Jake Depperman, Justin Mulder, Robert Chitwood, Arnie Wehmeyer, Kevin Kock, Jim Kock

Ludvigsen Mortuary

FindaGrave memorial 168042501

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~